Dispute over swimming pool: Klotzsche fights for the future of his bathroom!

Dispute over swimming pool: Klotzsche fights for the future of his bathroom!

Königsbrücker Landstraße 100, 01127 Dresden, Deutschland - The discussion about the new building of the swimming pool in Klotzsche picks up speed. In the north of Dresden, the citizens currently have to fall back on the dilapidated Klotzscher swimming pool or accept long distances to other swimming opportunities. Two years ago, the city secured a property of Saxony energy on Königsbrücker Landstrasse 100 to build a new hall there. However, the financing of the project is difficult: the construction price has now increased from 25 million euros to over 30 million. This poses major challenges for the city, because funding is questionable and money is already lacking in the household. So that the plans do not stall, the city council should decide on the task of the property and the replacement new building in the summer, radiiodesden.de

The local councils from Langebrück, Weixdorf, Schönborn and Klotzsche express their protest against the plans. "We need this new swimming pool," emphasizes City Councilor Holger Zastrow. It indicates the need for the new building and emphasizes the importance of the secured property. It is not insignificant that Saxon Energy could use the property for other purposes if the lease is terminated. The property currently costs 55,000 euros in the leasehold annually.

financing variants in the discussion

A ray of hope in the uncertain financing landscape could be a new application for funding, which was made in September 2023 at the Saxon development. The city has also developed three variants to finance the new swimming pool, reports Saechsische.de . Possible options include: a guarantee of the city for a loan of 21.3 million euros, a grant for investing 25.3 million euros or the construction of the city's own funds. But the financial foundations have not yet been secured and the proposals must be brought into the city council.

The old swimming pool in Klotzsche, which was built in 1935 and is in a dilapidated state, is to be operated as long as there is an operating license. The necessary investments in filters and fans are ensured, and the first structural measures to maintain the pelvis are scheduled for December 2023. After all, according to the official guideline values, Dresden is dependent on around 5,700 square meters of water surface. However, only 5,373 square meters are currently available; The new building would increase the need and thus create urgently needed swimming capacities.

BUND promotes municipal institutions

In the current situation, the federal government could also make an important contribution. On June 19, 2023, Federal Minister Klara Geywitz launched a project call for the energetic renovation of local institutions with a funding volume of 400 million euros for 2023. This could also be important for the new swimming pool in Klotzsche. In 2022, 476 million euros were already available to cover the largest renovation needs in sports and swimming halls, libraries and other municipal facilities. The cities can submit suitable projects by September 15, 2023, which are then selected by the budget committee of the German Bundestag, explains bmwsb.bund.de .

The discussion about the Klotzscher swimming pool clearly shows how important the expansion and maintenance of such facilities are for community life in the city. It remains to be seen whether the city administration can use the favor of the hour to build a new hall, but the need is undeniably high.